Definition: A sustained note in a chord that is outside of the chords repeated to create a specific effect.
Types of Pedal:
Dominant Pedal:
When the pedal used is the dominant key of the current key, the pedal is a dominant pedal.
Inverted Dominant Pedal:
When the pedal or sustained note occurs in the highest voice, it is said to be an inverted pedal. Therefore, a dominant pedal is the highest voice sustaining the dominant note of the key is an inverted dominant pedal.
Inner Pedals:
When the sustained note occurs in the middle of the texture, it is an inner pedal as it is inside and blends out with the highest voice and low bass.
Pedal Point:
Definition: A sustained note in a chord that is outside of the chords repeated to create a specific effect.
Types of Pedal:
Dominant Pedal:
When the pedal used is the dominant key of the current key, the pedal is a dominant pedal.
Inverted Dominant Pedal:
When the pedal or sustained note occurs in the highest voice, it is said to be an inverted pedal. Therefore, a dominant pedal is the highest voice sustaining the dominant note of the key is an inverted dominant pedal.
Inner Pedals:
When the sustained note occurs in the middle of the texture, it is an inner pedal as it is inside and blends out with the highest voice and low bass.